Sorry to hear you're experiencing this. I hope your association is not trying to charge you for the common pipe. I made this video so you can share it and show they can't take advantage of the person on the lowest level like mine tried to do. They were likely in with the plumber who either didn't understand plumbing or was lying to me. I didn't give in and fought but they finally saw it my way. You'll need the association to clear the pipe whenever you see water backing up into your sink.

Yes, there is likely a bigger issue with the pipe and they're not properly cleaning it when they snake it. Maybe there are 2 clogs and they stop at the first. It's also possible that the people upstairs are putting things down the pipes like coffee grounds, pasta, rice, and grease. These can create big problems for the community. Your association may want to send a camera down the pipe to see what is the blockage and/or make sure the neighbors are responsible with their waste. Hope this helps.

The only way is to keep the waste pipes clear. This may be outside of your control if you are in a condo building and share a waste stack. Someone above you may clog the pipe and flood your unit. If you can block your drain, the water will go up a floor but this is not a long term solution.

@LuxManorRealEstate is a good enough solution. At least my kitchen won't keep flooding with the above floors waste water.

Glad it was helpful!

I did!

I will publish it tomorrow.

Correct. One needs to detach from the vent and connect to the dryer vent line that goes outside. Update on findings tomorrow.

It has pros and cons. I like it and will use it in the wintertime but it the safety flap opens easily and puts lint all over the room. I have a work around. Will make a detailed video in a few months.

I remain very pleased with my filter. I am looking forward to when they make a foreign wide filter for my other HVAC system.

According to the instructions I got it's a merv 8.

What is a MERV rating

@@zaarteestdanaportiermorvan2453 its the size of the holes in the mesh. Merv 1 traps huge debris Merv 20 traps tiny debris The higher the Merv rating the more the airflow is reduced though Merv 14 is a good balance

@@quantumsneak1773 Merv 14 is restrictive. My technician says don't go above Merv 11. I bought Merv 8. It also depends on the characteristics of your blower. A blower with a DC motor can handle a higher Merv rating (still don't go above 11)

Great. Please note that I'm not at all tied to this company. I like the concept of washable filters. I continue to be happy with my filter and expect more options in time from different companies. We'll see if some are better. I'm happy to offer an impartial opinion. I noticed there were very few on this product when I made my video.

Thanks! I really appreciate that! In making this channel, my objective was to add value but be concise.

Awesome! I never mastered the art of caulking but home my explanation was clear. I'm glad you caught the issue and are ready to take action. You could caulk over the grout but I understand it is best to remove the grout (you can buy a small hand saws) and fill the joint with silicone. Feel free to keep me posted on your progress.

@fartpoobox ohyeah I put some tiles behind my sink like a small backsplash. Should I use epoxy grout or unsanded or... tia

That's because this dude is straight trolling! There is no way that filter way up in the air was that dirty in one month! It does appear by the look of the hallway that the vacuum cleaner runs through at least once every three years! 😂 He's not getting paid, my ass! If this comment disappears, 🤫you know damn skippy to stay away from this thing! If it was legit, there wouldn't need to be any shady ish! 🙄 🤔 if it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck then it's a freaking DUCK! 😏

Great! Thanks for letting me know.

To T. Pro XJ: Why? Sixty seconds of a shirt and tie overrode your rugged effort acquiring the same?

@@eddyvideostar He addressed a question I had that I couldn't find elsewhere. What's your point? To never trust anyone talking about home improvement that look like they belong on Wall Street? Lol

Yes, the trap will keep sewer gasses from getting into the home but we need to keep the water in the trap. A vent through the roof is ideal but sometimes, like in a kitchen island, we need another option.

airthreds.com/ is where I bought mine. You can click "shop now" on the home page. They seem to have good customer service, too.

Please suggest one. I bought a Clear Silicone Loctite tube, for some small area to fix, was not very impressed.

@@SujitKumar-tr1kz What you bought is definitely not to silicone a shower. That's some kind of sealant, maybe to seal a crack in a boat or something. No wonder you weren't happy with it. I always use Nuflex 302 Translucent silicone. Try googling that. I recommend watching Sal Diblasi channel on how to silicone. You want a tiny bead of silicone, make sure your tile is clean and dry, apply a steady bead of silicone, then get a spray bottle with water and a few drops of dish soap, spray around where you applied the bead of silicone, then use your finger and push into the joint and slide your finger all the way down. You're going to want to have a paper towel to wipe the excess silicone off your finger every 6-12 inches so it doesn't build up and smear on the tile, but that's where the soapy water helps prevent the excess silicone from sticking to the tile. Good luck

I agree: you should caulk (verb) your shower with silicone. When I go to a hardware store or shop online, I see the product advertised as "caulk based silicone" or "silicone caulk". The one we want for showers will likely say kitchen and baths. We can use non-silicone caulk like acrylic caulk on places like bedroom baseboards. It's up to the individual if they want clear, white, or some other color depending on the shower. There are plenty of good brands out there but I learned that they do expire in time. I tried to use an older tube and it didn't go well. Thanks for the clarification to specify it should be silicone caulk in the shower.

You're most welcome. Glad it was helpful.

Thanks!

Argh. It's frustrating when people don't fix things correctly.

Thanks!

You may need to open the wall behind the drain or ceiling below the drain (on the floor below) to see what is going on. This is hard if your drain is in the basement and on an exterior wall with tile on the inside. If you do install such a vent check with your local codes. Where I live, it can even be installed within a wall, provided it is accessible. Does the drain ever smell bad after a short period of time with no water coming through? Do you have photos of when the work was done? The noise is generally not the problem. The sewer gasses coming through are what we're trying to avoid. Hope this helps!

Thanks for your comment. We work hard to make sure we're giving sound advice. Air Admittance Systems (eg Studor Vents) are accepted by virtually all national building codes and plumbing codes. My licensed plumber and I agree with you that if possible to take it out the roof, that's a better option. Here's some more research I've done: www.iccsafe.org/building-safety-journal/bsj-technical/codenotes-installation-of-air-admittance-valves/

THE DAF FAMILY, Air admittance valves are approved by the International Residential Code (IRC), which is used in most areas of the country with only minor modifications, but not code approved in a few jurisdictions.Feb 26, 2020. Before you complain, research.

another sour plumber that hates diy projects

You sound like a real peach.

Thanks!